Barbie: A Meta and Self-Aware Comedy Film
Barbie is a 2023 American live-action comedy film directed by Greta Gerwig and written by Gerwig and Noah Baumbach. In the film, Barbie is a doll who is expelled from Barbieland for not being perfect enough and sets out on an adventure in the real world. According to a report by Editor.guardian.ng, Barbie is a surprisingly meta and self-aware film that takes a subversive look at the iconic doll and her world. Overall, Barbie is a fun and refreshing film that will entertain audiences of all ages. With its sharp script, talented cast, and visually captivating world, Barbie promises to be a must-see comedy for fans of all ages.
Source:The Guardian
July 21, 2023 23:32 UTC
Diphtheria outbreak hits Yobe, 289 cases recorded in seven local governments
There is growing concern in Yobe State over the rapidly spreading cases of diphtheria. Health officials in Yobe State have reported a surge in diphtheria cases over the past few weeks, and they said the situation is becoming increasingly critical. According to the state government, there are 289 active cases of the disease in the state. Public Awareness and Education: Authorities are launching awareness campaigns to educate the public about diphtheria symptoms, prevention methods, and the importance of seeking medical attention immediately if any symptoms arise. As the situation unfolds, health officials and the Yobe State government urge residents to remain vigilant and cooperate fully with the emergency response measures.
Source:The Guardian
July 21, 2023 20:55 UTC
Four held over India naked women video, may face death penalty | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The suspects were identified from a video clip of the incident in early May that went viral on social media on Wednesday, causing outrage across the country. “Four main accused arrested in the Viral Video Case,” police in Manipur said on Twitter late Thursday. The video clip showed the women walking naked along a street, being jeered at and harassed by a mob in the state, where the authorities have imposed an internet shutdown. “We will ensure strict action is taken against all the perpetrators, including considering the possibility of capital punishment,” he added. The incident came at the start of the violence in Manipur, which was sparked by a dispute over access to government jobs and other perks.
Source:The Guardian
July 21, 2023 19:22 UTC
Reps to investigate contaminated aviation fuel
FILE PHOTO: Members of the House of Representatives during plenaryThe House of Representatives has announced its intention to launch an investigation into the recurring problem of aviation fuel contamination in the country. He said Max Air had reportedly confirmed that it got the contaminated fuel from certain undisclosed aviation refuelling outlets. He said many flight accidents in history were caused by fuel contamination resulting in abnormal operation of aircraft engines and water as a major contaminant. He decried the inability of the NCAA and other associated aviation and oil regulatory agencies to address the increasingly sharp practices in the aviation fueling industry. Meanwhile, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has commenced an extensive probe into the recent incident involving water contamination in the fuel tanks of certain aircraft.
Source:Punch
July 21, 2023 16:56 UTC
Nigeria 0-0 Canada: Women’s World Cup 2023 Group B – as it happened
Philippines v Switzerland: Women’s World Cup 2023 Group A – live updates Read more1d ago 05.39 BST Fox is hyping the USA-Vietnam game with pictures of Alex Morgan and a bench player. 1d ago 05.31 BST Full time: Canada 0-0 Nigeria Nnadozie pumps her fists at the final whistle, thrilled with the result. Canada gets the ball to the other end and wins a corner that amounts to little. 1d ago 05.09 BST 79 mins: Nigeria goes Route 1 looking for Oshoala, but Sheridan alertly snares the ball high in her own box. 1d ago 04.48 BST Enjoying the Guardian’s coverage of the Women’s World Cup?
Source:The Guardian
July 21, 2023 15:32 UTC
U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Ready for World Cup Opener against Vietnam
Coach Vlatko Andonovski said Friday that Megan Rapinoe, Julie Ertz, and Rose Lavelle are all available for Saturday’s World Cup opener against Vietnam. Rapinoe and Lavelle will be on restricted minutes initially, but Ertz will have no limitations. Expect to see them, too.”The game might seem like a mismatch — the USWNT is the two-time defending champion while Vietnam is ranked No. They want to become the first team, men’s or women’s, to win three consecutive World Cup titles, and that won’t happen if they’re even the slightest bit complacent. “We’re going into this game to play with the best team and get the result that’s favorable for us.”Credit: usatoday.comENND
Source:The Guardian
July 21, 2023 14:40 UTC
Zelensky sacks ambassador to UK after criticism
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sacked Vadym Prystaiko, his country’s ambassador to the UK. Prystaiko had recently criticised the president’s response to a row over gratitude for British military aid. Kyiv gave no official reason for the dismissal but confirmed that Prystaiko was no longer ambassador. He was speaking at the Nato summit after Zelensky criticised the military alliance for delays in making Ukraine a member. Zelensky has fired ambassadors before, dismissing five at once a year ago in what was seen as a reshuffle.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 21, 2023 13:28 UTC
Politics - Ondo monarchs hold prayer session for Akeredolu - Punch Newspaper
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Source:Punch
July 21, 2023 12:16 UTC
Politics - Subsidy removal: Govs plan cash transfers to poor households, dump Buhari’s list - Punch Newspaper
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July 21, 2023 11:09 UTC
Ogunlesi, Okobi, others honoured on 2023 PR power list
Group Head of Brands, Communications, Content & CSR at Interswitch,Tomi Ogunlesi, has been recognised on the prestigious PR Power List 2023 by GLG Communications. Ogunlesi was honoured alongside other industry giants including the GMD, CMC Connect, Yomi Badejo – Okusanya and Amaechi Okobi, the Group Head, Corporate Communications at Access Bank. The PR Power List, a collaborative initiative by GLG Communications, The Guardian Nigeria, and WPRD, acknowledges 50 exemplary PR and communications practitioners worldwide. Speaking about his recognition on the PR Power List 2023, Ogunlesi expressed his gratitude and shared his vision for the future of PR and communications. He said: “It is an honour to be recognized on the PR Power List 2023, alongside some of the industry’s most accomplished professionals.
Source:The Guardian
July 21, 2023 08:28 UTC
FAAC: FG, States, LGs share N907.054bn June revenue
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total sum of N907.054 billion June 2023 Federation Account Revenue to the Federal Government, States and Local Government Councils. The N907.054 billion total distributable revenue comprised distributable statutory revenue of N301.501 billion, distributable Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of N273.225 billion, Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) revenue of N11.436 billion and Exchange Difference revenue of N320.892 billion. A total sum of N47.478 billion was shared to the relevant States as 13 percent derivation revenue. This was higher than the sum of N701.787 billion received in the previous month by N451.134 billion. From the N301.501 billion distributable statutory revenue, the Federal Government received N146.710 billion, the State Governments received N74.413 billion and the Local Government Councils received N57.370 billion.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 21, 2023 08:13 UTC
Subsidy removal: Economist urges Tinubu administration to resuscitate Nigeria’s refineries
Osabuohien noted that the devaluation of Naira and floating of exchange rate was part of the factors responsible for the new pump price of petrol. “In addition, the nation exports petrol products and in return, brings refined products into the country, thus having ripple effects on the economy.” he said. The economist said that the impacts were so much because those that imported refined products into the county needed to translate it to naira equivalent. Osabuohien added that if the country had not been importing refined products, the effects would not have been much on the economy. He said that the Federal Government needed to put back part of the subsidy removal into economy to ameliorate the ripple effects on the people
Source:Punch
July 21, 2023 08:11 UTC
The spread of diphtheria
RECENTLY, Nigeria has been facing an unprecedented scourge of diphtheria, and so soon after the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic. Diphtheria, according to elementary research, is an infectious disease of the nose and throat that is easily preventable by a vaccine, treatable by a medical professional, and requiring medical diagnosis. They should be mustering every effort necessary to prevent the escalation of the infectious disease into a full-blown epidemic. It is true that following the confirmation of diphtheria cases in their domains, states like Osun have rolled out mechanisms to contain its spread. We enjoin governments at all levels to put in place the necessary structures that will help to rein in the spread of this particular infectious disease immediately.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
July 21, 2023 00:42 UTC
Shops, schools reopen in Kenya despite protest call | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Shops and schools in Kenya reopened on Thursday despite a fresh round of opposition protests that have led to deadly clashes and sparked appeals for dialogue to end the crisis. The toll adds to more than a dozen fatalities since March, when Odinga mounted his campaign, triggering alarm in the international community. His Azimio alliance on Wednesday evening urged “Kenyans to come out in an even bigger way tomorrow”. “Today it is near to normal, not normal yet, but we are getting there,” he told AFP. Opposition protests following Odinga’s election loss in 2017 continued until he brokered a surprise pact with his erstwhile foe, former president Uhuru Kenyatta, that became known as “the handshake”.
Source:The Guardian
July 20, 2023 23:15 UTC